Health Benefits of Bathing with Herbal Soap

Our Liquid Herbal Soap for Bathing

What are herbal soaps.  They  are simply bathing soaps formulated with herbal ingredients with minimal processing and no added synthetic substance and other artificial additives.

They  clean the body externally with no side effect(s) arising  from chemical substances.  It is no longer news that these herbal soaps benefit the body in numerous ways.

It is now clearer to me why our ancerstors always prepare some concoctions, boiled in the pot and insisted that the sick must bath with it.
They seem to know better.  As you wash the outside, the inside is also affected and you begin to experience calmness all over.    This I think is one of their longevity secrets.

Generally speaking, soap is one of the most commonly used  cosmetics in many homes today.  It is one used daily unlike  many  others used on occasions such as  talcums, perfumes, deodorants etc.  The  use  of soaps in our homes ranges from dish washing to cloths washing, scrubbing the floor, and for bathing.  Most herbal soaps for bathing are rich in antioxidants that benefits the skin in numerous ways such as protection from eczema, rashes,  bacteria infections, fast aging and  other skin diseases .  It is true that most regular soaps and antibacterial soaps in particular claim to do more.  The harm left behind by these chemical laden soaps are usually more than the good.

Most people are aware that there  is a  vast difference between herbal  soaps and regular soaps, yet not many  are careful in their choice of bathing soap.  In particular many are attracted by the perfumes and artificial fragrance that accompany these chemical laden soaps.  Some people consider the regular soaps cheaper, while  others do not even mind, though they can afford  the herbal bathing soaps.  I like that popular saying that (“If you say Education is expensive, then try ignorance” – Unknown)  If you think that keeping or maintaining  a  healthy body is expensive, then try ill health)

These individual do not consider the long term effect of these chemical laden soaps on the overall health as they continue  using them for daily bath over a long period.  It is saddening that while many of us are concerned with what goes into our mouth, majority are not even bothered with what goes into our body through the skin.

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With My Moringa Tree right there in the garden

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With  my Moringa  tree this morning.    .  It is indeed a super Food.  Check my post on the Health benefits of motinga leaf powder

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Are You Over 50yrs? Then Incorporate these foods into your diet (part 2)

We continue in our list of healthy foods to add into your list as you approach  your golden years.

13.Nuts:  Good enough we are blessed with various kinds of nuts in our region i.e Africa.  As we advance to those golden years, try incorporating some handful of nuts such as peanuts, walnuts, cashew nut and other healthy nuts. They are mostly loaded with healthy fats to keep the issue of cholesterol in check.  Nuts like peanut are particularly rich in protein, iron and zinc.  They are also  natural source of magnesium.  These are important nutrients for maintaining a healthy heart.   Ensure to cook your nuts most of the times,  fried peanuts are sometimes loaded with extra table salt which are not healthy during these delicate years.

14 .  Sweet Potatoes:  It is almost practically impossible to find a starchy food that could be recommended, yet we need these starchy foods in small amounts especially the complex carbohydrates.  Sweet potatoes are sweet, yet when you examine the nutrient load in this supper food, you will agree that it is desirable during the golden years.  Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamins A, Fibres, Iron,, zinc, B vitamins and highly anti inflammatory, it is suitable in managing diabetes, arthritis and other painful conditions if taken in the right quantity.  Since it is a starchy food, it is best taken sparingly and definitely not an everyday food.  It is a source of Potassium, an important nutrient required in maintaining the blood pressure.  It is surprising when I hear  some unhealthy adults say, they cannot or that they have not consumed sweet potatoes for a long time because it is sweet and starchy.  This they say in ignorance, a woman with elevated blood pressure was being counseled and she was surprised to hear that sweet potatoes in small amount is good for her.

15 .  Fish:  Getting sufficient protein into the diet is a major challenge during the golden years, nutrients such as omega 3 fatty acids, are necessary during these years, when inflammations will seize any opportunity to afflict the individual, occasional sardines without the added oil, or those in olive oil are okay. other fatty fish like salmon are necessary also.  These are rich in nutrients for brain health and for reducing inflammations/

16.  Crayfish:  This is another source of light protein with natural iodine, zinc and other immune boosting nutrients.  You will however not consume excess of it due to the natural  high sodium content.

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Are You Over 50yrs? Then Incorporate these foods into your Diet

Consuming whatever appeals to our eyes is one eating habit common to most individual during the earlier and youthful years, however as we age and approach 50 in particular, the body begins to force us to make some dietary changes if you must age gracefully,   Some of us in our earlier years, bread, biscuits and pastries, were on the top of our favorites.  However, the story has changed.  The same is applicable to most of you.  If you are in perfect health at fifty, without regular appointments regarding your health condition, then a big congratulations.  If you think, this is impossible, then you are still not in agreement that food can actually be your medicine.  Here are a list of common everyday foods to include in your diet if you are in your fifties and wants to age graciously.  Whether you are in the masculine or feminine gender, the list is applicable to you

1.  Green Vegetables:  These are a class of foods not usually enjoyed by children due to their high fibre, but are the favorite of the aged.  They are loaded with active nutrients that work fast to rebuild aging and degenerating cells.  They help the liver detox heavy metals, enrich your blood with iron, feed healthy cells and starve cancerous ones.

2.  Black-eyed cowpea or Other beans:  The black eyed cowpea is actually my favourite, it is easily digestible especially when soaked  before cooking.  It is helpful in regulating blood sugar.  It gives energy that lasts and helps provide the protein needed to repair damaged tissues.

3.  Ginger:  If you are not a friend of spices, but are now in your  50s then reconsider you position.  it is an anti cancer, anti inflammatory, antifungal food that helps ward off cold and other immune suppressors. Ginger could be added to your regular dishes like soups, stews or even taken as tea.

4.  Garlic:  Garlic is also a disease fighting food that must make your list.  It enhances the general taste of your meal like most bouillon cubes .  It has anti inflammatory, anti fungal  properties too.  It is no longer news that garlic is a powerful antibiotic that has successfully treated infections that resisted  drugs.  It could be applied topical in terms of injuries, ear pain, sore throat, common cold, bacterial infections and infestation in the stomach,  the list can continue.

5.  Apples:  This fruit contain vitamin C and some acids that aids in reducing or killing off yeast.  It is fortunately low in glycemic index, making it one of the fruit to be enjoyed occasionally as we age.

6.  Green Tea:  If you are not a fan of teas, especially green tea, then consider changing your mind.  Green tea is loaded with antioxidants that help ward off disease and put your body in a fat burning position, since our body tends to store more fat easily during these later years.  It is one tea I consume daily and would gladly celebrate with tea lovers and invite the mature adult in his or her 50s to join.

7.Oats:  When you are over 50 yrs, it is time to be conscious of cholesterol, food digestibility, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and other degenerating diseases.  This is were foods like oat comes in.  If you are not a lover of oats, it is time to have a rethink.  Oats are popular for their cholesterol lowering and heart friendly benefits. It can be taken in the morning, or at night, for dinner.  It is a source of protein, and soluble  fibre beneficial for heart health.

8.  Eggs:   This may sound surprising.  It is however, one food that has received a lot of negative comments due to its high content of cholesterol.  However, as we age, so many unhealthy foods must be dropped to give room for health and organic ones like egg.  It is true that the yolk in egg is high in cholesterol, it is also high in vitamin A, D, E and other nutrients  necessary for maintaining a healthy body.  It is now obvious that the cholesterol in egg is not responsible for most cases of high cholesterol.

9.  Hibiscus Flower Tea (Zobo)  This is heart friendly drink naturally caffeine free.  It is beneficial in supplying needed nutrients to the body without adding fats, sugar and oil.  Hibiscus flower tea is beneficial keeping the blood pressure naturally under control.  It could be chilled and flavored naturally with ginger or pineapple for  juice,  chilled and served for the entire family.

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13 Health Benefits of Moringa Seeds

Moringa seeds may not sound popular with many who are used to the leaves with its numerous health benefits.  The taste of the pudding is actually in the eating.  Moringa seed is another super food emanating from the moringa tree.  It is particularly interesting due to its low calorie content.  A few weeks ago, I  decided to make a few dietary modifications to my diet and guess what,  Moringa seed was the chosen food   I actually chewed it raw, followed fews minutes later with a glass of water say 45 minutes.  This was amazing.  Here are my observations:

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Health and Nutrition Quote

I strongly agree with this quote, give attention to your kids.  You have a responsibility to teach them healthy eating habits and the importance of eating healthy.

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What is the Secret in This Supper Food

Avocado fruit was one food I avoided ignorantly, for some years, why?   The reason was because I rated it as a fatty and oily food that must be avoided.  However,  considering the health benefits of this supper food,  you will agree that it should be sought after instead of being avoided.  

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Health benefits of Ginger

Ginger is a common spice, useful as a home remedy for managing many conditions including heart burn, common cold,  pains and other inflammatory conditions.   Ensure to add a bit of this nature's gift to your regular dishes.  It can be crushed and taken as tea in warm water with honey.

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Here is One Secret Taste Enhancer to all My Dishes in Place of Bouillion Cubes

Fresh Onions, known for their aroma. Yes they make you shed tears at times. Fresh
 onions are also known for their strong anti fungal and anti inflammatory properties.  Many are not aware that fresh onions serves as your best kitchen companion when it comes to enhancing the taste of your dishes.

Onions are available almost all seasons in our local market.  It is a natural taste enhancer with numerous health benefits.   It is easily digestible unlike some greens.  some green vegetables like the pumpkin leaves when too matured  are difficult to digest with some individual myself inclusive.  Fresh onions however does not  possess this attribute.

Fresh onions and fermented seeds like the locust beans was a kitchen companion  most of  our ancestors relied on.  No wonder, they aged gracious and never suffered most of the degenerating disease ailing us today.

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Garlic Oil and Coconut Oil for home remedy against infections

It worked for me. Have you truly considered the efficacy of fresh garlic oil  with coconut oil as a home remedy against infections?.  It is effective against almost everything from preventing secondary infections to speeding up the entire healing process.

It is simple and affordable.

Ingredients:  Fresh cloves of garlic about 5 pieces
About 5 table spoons of  extra virgin coconut oil

Crush the garlic for the oil to be expressed
Put the crush cloves in a bottle and add the extra virgin coconut oil and
Your liquid natural antibiotic is ready for use. 

Store the oil in a cool place.  For pains on external injuries, tooth ache. Ear pain and whatever pain.  It works

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Have You Checked those labels?

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Health Truly is the Greatest of all Wealth

You will never value what You have until You loose it.   Shining health throughout the year is actually in God's plan for You,  however,  We believe that inadequate diet and poor nutrition,  coupled with  unhealthy lifestyle are the originators of what we call disease today.   Know the nutrients in whatever goes into your mouth.   Choosing real natural foods more  often than highly processed foods, regular exercise with trust and faith in God will put you on the path of  wellness.   A lifestyle whereby you depend less on drugs in other to stay healthy.  We have tested this lifestyle and found it to be attainable.   This is the message of Grace Ngo Foundation.   We therefore invite you to join or support us in this noble mission.   in educating the public on the health benefits of natural foods around us,  and whenever possible,  make the  natural foods available.  Partner with  and support  us in this mission.  knowledge  is power.  " Ye shall Know the truth and the truth shall set you free".   You can support us throughout finance, educational materials,  your time and talent,  information and whenever possible natural foods to deliver to the poor and you will be glad you did. Health Truly is the Greatest of all Wealth.

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9 Ways You Are Killing Your Immune System

Have you ever wondered why two people consume a particular poisonous substance and while one survives it, the other could not?  or have you also wondered why two  people contacted a particular infectious disease  and while one survives, the other could not.  It all boils down on their immune system and response. and what exactly is this immune system?   According to Cancer Quest,  "The immune system consist of a large number  of different types of cells and proteins that function to distinguish between normal and abnormal cellular components and between 'self and 'non self, As an example, when a thorn gets stuck in the body, the immune cells are ale to recognize the thorn as a foreign object (i.e. non-self) and attack it.  The same is true for bacteria.  viruses or other organisms that can invade our bodies.  A more subtle distinction between self and non self occurs in the recognition of cancer cells by the forces of the immune system."

According to Wikipedia, "The Immune system is a system of many biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease.  To function properly,

 Olwomen.com has this to say about the immune system "Our body has a natural defense mechanism which is used to protect the body from the external pathogens that try to harm the body. It consists of different fighter cells and natural killer cells to constitute a protective army. These cells include B and T cells, neutrophils, leucocytes, basophiles, macrophages etc. A good immune system is the passage to happy and healthy life style.

It is you who can help your immune system to stay in a good functioning condition by taking care of what you are providing it with."

  
Here are just 9 ways you may be suppressing your immune system unconsciously.

1. Less Intake of Water

Daily water intake must be an average of 10-16 glasses for an adult healthy individual. If you are not taking this quantity of water than you must start keeping a track of your water intake each day. Dehydration is a major cause that leads one to many unhealthy conditions. For the regular and healthy functions of the organs and the removal of unhealthy wastes and toxins form the body water is very necessary to play a part in this.

• Dehydration can affect your sleep and the ability if the body to reduce toxins.
• It has been found that dehydration might as well reduce the capacity of the immune system to fight the infections more effectively.

So, if you are one of those who keep the task of drinking water at the end of the list must change it and start taking water for a healthy, hydrated and a better lifestyle. Give yourself the best of everything and feel the change in yourself.

2.  Stressful Life

Well, stress has never been listed as a good sign for a human health. The first thing a doctor tells you to avoid is taking all the stress that has made you come so far in your illness. Did you know that stress has been the root cause of so many problems in the body? It is not something which shall be ignored.

Stress has been found to have an imbalancing effect on the bodily hormones in the body. It has been found that continual presence of stress for a long term increases the cortisol level. This in turn leads to the reduction of good prostaglandins in the body.

• Good prostaglandins are basically anti-inflammatory which even helps to support the immune system of the body.
• Hence when during the period of immense stress the body undergoes the reduction of good prostaglandin hormone which affects the immune system effectively.

3.  Too Much Antibiotics

 

Antibiotics are usually recommended in extreme cases of infection under the special prescription by a qualified physician.  Unfortunately, many have taken to self prescription at will.  At the slightest infection, they go  for antibiotics.  If only you know the negative side of these quick fix antibiotics, you will rather avoid them and stay with nature. They have  too much of them that the pills are not even effective on them. Well, too much of anything is never good. Be it anything, from a relationship to your favorite food. The key to a balanced life is nothing must be over dosed.

• Researchers have found that taking too much of medicines (antibiotics) have been found to decrease the production of cytokines in the body.
• Cytokines are used as a hormone messenger of the immune system.
• When your immune system is suppressed you are more likely to develop diseases in the body easily as there is no barrier to stop the infectious pathogens from invading easily.

4. Lack of  Exercise

Hence taking antibiotics shall not be made as a practice by the individuals. Help the immune system to get strong rather than leading it to get weaker.

Well, as far as exercising is concerned it is the utmost advice given by the doctors to all age groups regardless of their age. This is because exercise helps your body to stay healthy and working. It is not necessary that exercise shall be a very aggressive one but a healthy one as there are exercises that if not done in a proper recommended manner might even act adversely.

Exercising helps to sweat and get rid of the toxins from the body.

• While you exercise the circulation improves that helps in the circulation of the antibodies and the white blood cells.
• These cells are the ones required to fight the infections away from the body.
• A research ha s found that people who didn’t exercise and were inactive had been through more sickness in four months as compared to the ones who used to brisk walk daily.

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